Question

Plasmodium falciparum, which causes malaria in humans is kept in which among the following groups?

• A. Bacteria
• B. Viruses
• C. Protozoans
• D. Fungi

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Protozoans

Plasmodium, a tiny protozoan is responsible for malarial disease. Different species of Plasmodium (P. vivax, P. malaria and P. falciparum) are responsible for different types of malaria. Of these, malignant malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum is the most serious one and can even be fatal.